Recently at the Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council (Council) meeting in New Orleans, Louisiana, the Gulf Angler Focus Group (GAFG) presented a summary of its newly released report, which explores alternative management options for the recreational red snapper fishery. With only an 11-day federal season in 2016, management of this important recreational fishery has …
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On February 8, the Montana Legislative Sportsmen’s Caucus held a lunch briefing for legislators and sportsmen’s representatives, announcing the new Co-Chairs of the Caucus, as well as Caucus priorities for the 2017 session. Staff from the Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation and Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation presented on Caucus form and function, as well as provided a …
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By Andy Treharne, Western States Director, Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation Last summer, I had the good fortune of taking a wrong turn while driving from a conference in Jackson, Wyoming to my home on Colorado’s Front Range. I had stopped at a fly shop on Route 191 to ask for some advice about where I might …
Bad Directions, Wrong Turns and Wild Horses in Wyoming’s Red Desert Read More »
On January 30, Senator Tom Whatley, Chairman of the Senate Agriculture Conservation and Forestry Committee, pre-filed Senate Bill 29, which would authorize nonresident college students in Alabama to purchase a hunting or fishing license at the same cost as a resident, under certain conditions. Previously, Representative Tommy Hanes also pre-filed the same measure in the House …
Alabama: College Student Hunting and Angling Licenses Legislation Pre-Filed Read More »
In response to high public interest, the Bureau of Land Management’s (BLM) Phoenix District Office has announced that it will host two additional public information meetings, at which the BLM will accept comments on the proposed management alternatives for recreational shooting on the Sonoran Desert National Monument (SDNM). The BLM released the Draft Target Shooting Plan …
Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation (CSF) Honorary Board of Directors member Richard Childress was recently appointed as Honorary Chair of 2017 National Hunting and Fishing Day, which will take place on September 23. An avid sportsman who understands the contributions of hunters and anglers, Childress has been a dedicated supporter of CSF for over 10 years. National …
Multiple states in the Midwestern United States have recently been responding to new cases of Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD), while other states are working to prevent the reappearance of the disease in their deer herds. CWD is believed to spread by abnormal cellular proteins called prions, which can be transmitted directly from one animal to …
Midwest: New Cases of Chronic Wasting Disease Across the Region Read More »
On February 1, the Oregon State Legislature convened for the state’s 79th Annual Legislative Assembly. Among the bills introduced leading up to the start of the 2017 legislative session were a number of proposals meant to improve opportunities for Oregon’s hunters and anglers, including measures to expand hound hunting opportunities, create an adult mentored hunting …
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On January 31, the Pennsylvania Game Commission voted unanimously to approve the use of modern sporting rifles for hunting. The authorizing legislation (HB 263) was sponsored by Pennsylvania Legislative Sportsmen’s Caucus Member Representative Matt Gabler, and was signed into law by Vice-Chair of the Governors Sportsmen’s Caucus, Governor Tom Wolf. HB 263 authorizes the use …
Pennsylvania: Modern Sporting Rifles for Hunting Clears Second Hurdle Read More »
The Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation (CSF) announced and welcomed Governor Steve Bullock of Montana and Governor Tom Wolf of Pennsylvania as the new Democratic Co-Chair and Vice-Chair, respectively, of the Governors Sportsmen’s Caucus (GSC). Governors Bullock and Wolf join Governor Phil Bryant (MS) and Governor Matt Mead (WY), the respective Republican Co-Chair and Vice Chair of …
Governors Sportsmen’s Caucus Welcomes Bipartisan Leadership Read More »
By Soren Nelson, Pacific Southwest States Coordinator, Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation As the son of two conservation professionals, I grew up with a unique appreciation for what it takes to maintain the land and resources that so many sportsmen and women hold dear. It is easy to take for granted the pristine tracts of land that …
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The Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation (CSF) announced changes to the Congressional Sportsmen’s Caucus (CSC) leadership for the 115th Congress during the ‘Changing of the Guard’ dinner in Washington. CSF, which hosts several annual events to support the CSC each year, provides a link between the sportsmen’s community and Congress. This annual event provides an opportunity for …
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Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation (CSF) Fisheries Program Director Chris Horton was recently appointed by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) to the Marine Protected Areas (MPA) Federal Advisory Committee (FAC). The purpose of the MPA FAC is to advise the Secretaries of Commerce and Interior on the development and implementation of the National System of …
On January 20, Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation (CSF) honorary Board of Directors member Richard Childress was officially inducted into the NASCAR Hall of Fame Class of 2017. “For more than 10 years, I have had the distinct pleasure of being able to work with Richard in our efforts to support our hunting and fishing community,” said …
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On January 24, the Delaware Legislative Sportsmen’s Caucus hosted its first meeting of the 2017 legislative session at the State Capitol in Dover. The bipartisan, bicameral Caucus is chaired by Senators Bruce Ennis and Brian Pettyjohn, and Representatives Jeff Spiegelman and William Carson. In addition to the Caucus chairs, several other legislators joined the meeting …
Delaware: Sportsmen’s Caucus Kicks Off 2017 Session Read More »
On January 25, the Idaho Legislative Sportsmen’s Caucus, a bipartisan group of sportsmen-legislators working to safeguard Idaho’s hunting, angling, trapping, and recreational shooting traditions, hosted its annual kick-off breakfast in Boise to celebrate the state’s outdoor pastimes and discuss sportsmen’s priorities for the 2017 session. The Idaho Sportsmen’s Caucus welcomed two new Co-Chairs, Representative Mat …
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On January 24, members of the Indiana Legislative Sportsmen’s Caucus gathered with the sportsmen’s community at the State Capitol to recognize the positive impacts hunting and angling provide for the Hoosier State. The Indiana Legislative Sportsmen’s Caucus leaders include Senator Jim Tomes, Representative Terry Goodin, and Representative Sean Eberhart. “Bringing together the sportsmen’s community at …
Indiana: Legislative Sportsmen’s Caucus Hosts Sportsmen’s Community Dinner Read More »
Recently, the New Mexico State Senate introduced SB 113, which would divert approximately $4 million from the state’s Game Protection Fund. Lawmakers in New Mexico are currently exploring options to address the state’s budget shortfall, and have targeted the Game Protection Fund as a potential funding source. The Game Protection Fund supports a wide variety …
New Mexico: Senate Bill Proposes Diversion of State Wildlife Restoration Funds Read More »
The recently released U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service’s (FWS) Director’s Order 219, which has drawn sharp criticism, was published on January 19 during the last day of the previous Administration. The order seeks to establish procedures and a timeline for banning the use of lead ammunition and fishing tackle on lands and waters managed by …
On January 19, the Virginia Legislative Sportsmen’s Caucus met to examine the management of feral hogs and other problem wildlife species in Virginia. Exotic invasive species negatively impact native wildlife species and cause billions of dollars in damage annually in the United States. Speakers from the Virginia Department of Game and Inland Fisheries and USDA …
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